Orlando Real Estate Law Blog
Is the commercial real estate market boom cause for concern?
While most people are well aware that the residential real estate market has made a significant recovery over the last few years -- much to the delight of homeowners everywhere -- they may not be aware that a similar renaissance is currently underway in the commercial...
The real estate dispute involving the church and the pop singer
While the majority of real estate disputes fail to generate many headlines, there is currently one brewing in the state of California that has piqued the curiosity of people across the nation and even around the world. That's because the real estate dispute in...
Helping clarify the eminent domain process – III
In a series of ongoing posts, we've been attempting to provide comprehensive, yet comprehensible, background information on the otherwise complex procedure of eminent domain. To that end, our first post examined the specific legal meanings assigned to each of the...
Helping renters affected by the eminent domain process
It's one thing to hear the term eminent domain used by a third party, but it's another thing altogether when the term is used in conjunction with the property on which you currently reside. Indeed, after getting over the initial shock, you will most likely have a...
How the commercial real estate sector is becoming more tech-savvy
Residential real estate developers and brokers are certainly not shy when it comes to adopting tactics designed to help them sell more units. Indeed, the industry as a whole has proven itself to be an early adopter of all things technology from harnessing the power of...
How much do you know about foreclosure in Florida? – II
In our previous post, we started discussing how truly intimidating it can be when past due notices from a mortgage lender start appearing in your mailbox with greater frequency and you're left wondering whether the foreclosure process will be initiated. In recognition...
How much do you know about foreclosure in Florida?
There is perhaps nothing more frustrating and frightening than falling behind on mortgage payments despite your best efforts. Indeed, these feelings become amplified after you start receiving past due notices from the mortgage lender demanding you become current on...
Helping clarify the eminent domain process – II
In our last post, we began the process of providing a more in-depth, yet readily comprehensible, look at the complex legal procedure that is eminent domain. Specifically, we discussed how each of the terms contained within the Fifth Amendment's definition of eminent...
Helping clarify the eminent domain process
Many people have likely heard the term eminent domain used in news broadcasts or encountered it while reading the daily newspaper. As such, they likely have a general understanding that it involves the government taking someone's private property in exchange for a...
Eminent domain cannot be used for proposed Georgia-Florida pipeline
It's important to understand that the U.S. petroleum supply doesn't just travel by the tanker trucks you commonly see out on the roads and highways. Indeed, trains and ships are also vital components of the supply chain, as well as the thousands of miles of pipelines...